Who should lead the U.S. Olympic delegation: Mike Pence or Tonya Harding?

The U.S. Olympic delegation has selected Vice President Mike Pence to lead them in Pyeongchang for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. While he is the VP, many think Pence is a bit too stiff to represent us. Others say he's no friend to the LGBT community, many of whom are competing. Some believe the delegation should choose disgraced figure skater Tonya Harding. She was an Olympic athlete and her image rehabilitation tour has many people wondering if we owe her an apology. Who would you rather have?

PERSPECTIVES

Politics aside, Vice President Mike Pence's job is to represent the United States of America. He's there as a statesman, not to attack the Olympians. He is a good pick to support America's athletes and show South Korea that the country is behind them. Here is a statement from Pence's deputy chief of staff Jarrod Agen:

The Vice President is traveling to the Olympic Games in South Korea to reinforce the strong U.S. presence on the Korean Peninsula and send a clear message of American resolve to the North Korean regime. The Vice President will reaffirm to the leaders of Japan and South Korea the United States' unwavering commitment to our allies and to deter and defend against the North Korean threat. In addition to showing support for our U.S. athletes, the Vice President will show his confidence in and appreciation for our U.S. military stationed in the region.

Tonya Harding may be getting a second wind in terms of fame, but this will be forever associated with her Olympic legacy. She knew about an attack on a fellow competitor and did nothing to stop it. That total disregard for the Olympic spirit should not be leading the U.S. Olympic delegation.

Tonya Harding is the shunned star who lost her chance to compete when she was at the top of her game. But with her side of the story coming out through the film "I, Tonya," Harding is now back in the spotlight, redeemed and a perfect representative to lead the U.S. Olympic delegation.

It would be the perfect end for a woman who lost so much in a moment of weakness. Tonya Harding deserves a second chance just like everyone else. If Mike Tyson can make a comeback to be a movie star, then Tonya should be leading the delegation at Pyeongchang.

How can Mike Pence represent the United States while he shows disregard for the LGBT community with his support for "conversion therapy" and statements about homosexuality? The Olympics are about acceptance and equality through sport, and Pence spits in the face of that. He is not fit to represent.

Let's have someone who deserves a second shot lead the delegation. Let's give it to Tonya.

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